A Big Catch

A Big Catch – Hold & Win Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Betsoft Gaming
Release Date	2024-07-25
Theme	Fishing, Ocean, Underwater adventure
Layout	5 reels, 3 rows, 243 ways to win
Paylines	243 ways
Bet Range	0.25–100
Core Mechanics	Hold & Win feature, Wild symbol, Reset symbol, Bonus Buy option
Software	HTML5, mobile compatible

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	various colored fish	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Fisherman, Shark, Golden fish ornament	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Tackle box	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Bonus symbol (barrel of fish)	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

A Big Catch – Hold & Win Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Hold & Win Feature	Landing 6 or more Bonus symbols		Respin feature with locked Bonus symbols and respin resets	Reset symbol collects values and increases multiplier up to 5×; jackpots Mini, Minor, Major, Grand (2,000×) available
Feature Buy	Player opts to buy	Entry to Hold & Win feature	Pay 83× bet to start Hold & Win with 3 respins

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of A Big Catch – Hold & Win?	The RTP is 96.50%.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	You can win up to 3,254× your bet.
How do I trigger the Hold & Win feature?	By landing 6 or more Bonus symbols anywhere on the reels.
What does the Reset symbol do?	It collects all Bonus symbol values, clears them, and increases the multiplier up to 5×.
Can I buy the bonus feature?	Yes, you can pay 83× your bet to directly access the Hold & Win feature.

A Big Catch – Hold & Win Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses